The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Oklahoma!

Oklahoma barbecue is something special. It’s in the South, but it’s different than Texas. It’s not quite the same as Tennessee. Instead, the state has cultivated its own, unique fare when it comes to this American classic. For the most tender, saucy, and savory selection of meats, check out these 10 great barbecue spots in Oklahoma.

According to their website, Burn Co goes through 125 pounds of barbecue rub and 40 gallons of barbecue sauce each week. They still cut cabbage by hand for their coleslaw. Locally sourced ingredients cooked fresh daily make this place one of T-Town’s favorite barbecue spots.

Just driving by Dink’s will make you hungry. They cook their meats over a hickory wood fire in an outdoor pit. The sauce is an old and secret recipe, but it’s the perfect balance of sweet and smoky for your favorite meat.

When you’re traveling west on I-40 or Route 66, take the time to stop at Jigg’s for one of their sandwiches. The restaurant began in the 1970s as a turkey and egg store, but has evolved into a smokehouse, complete with its own barbecue sauce.

Danny Teel cooks out of a trailer, but he has a championship resume. He’s won multiple awards, internationally and locally. He opens at 11 a.m. and stays open 6 p.m. or until the food is gone. It’s worth the drive.